Polarizing a new generator

Mark Richardson

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Anybody out there know how to polarize a new generator. I have one installed
& blue light is on & gas gauge will not work. I know it is easy, but do not
want to blow up the new unit. Thanks, Mark
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Sent: Monday, August 20, 2001 5:52 AM
Subject: [amphicar-lovers] Digest Number 380

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> 1. RE: [water leaks)
> From: "Gord Souter" <houseboats@encode.com>
> 2. checking for leaks
> From: Arnold Hite <ahite@Charleston.Net>
> 3. Unsubscribe m5076@interlynx.net from group
> From: "Mike" <m5076@interlynx.net>
> 4. Re: RE: [water leaks)
> From: pfgbrian@aol.com
> 5. Re: coins
> From: miabumpa@aol.com
> 6. Two Piece Metal Generator Fan/Pulley
> From: Allan Woodcock <awoodc@earthlink.net>
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2001 06:49:44 -0400
> From: "Gord Souter" <houseboats@encode.com>
> Subject: RE: [water leaks)
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2001 14:58:52 EDT
> From: pfgbrian@aol.com
> Subject: Water in the bilge
>
> Hello, I have a freshly restored Ampi. Went in and out of the water twice,
> and a total of maybe 5 minutes swimming. Got home, and found @ 1/2 gallon
in
> the bilge at the rear. Water was below drain plug level, and below bilge
> pump
> level (I used a wet vac to get out). A little dampness in the hood aea,
but
> not enough to have gone down drain tube. Could it have entered rear engine
> cover vents-I went pretty slow going in- maybe 10mph. What is normal on a
> fresh resto with new everything? Areas to check? Love our new car, but
just
> trying to learn as I can! Thanks! Brian in CA
>
>
> The best way to check water leaks is to take your rear seat out,remove
> undere seat cover,
> take main seat out(6 screws)and remove floor boards.put in a small piece
of
> plywood and a crate to sit on.Open engine lid.
> now go in the water very carfully and look for leaks.
> Main places to look for small leaks are;
> emergency brake cables
> rear axle bellow(this could be a big leek)
> body seams
> door seals(will come in at rear of door 6 inchs down threw opening.)
> front steering bellows
> tube to front trunk(could have hole in top of tube from wear of steering
arm
> touching it)
> if water is coming from front tube could befront bumper bolts,park lites
or
> head lites.
> look in engine compartment ,could be rear bumper bolts,rear trim between
> bumpers,
> drain plug.or body seams.
>
> My final test proved to be in the engine compartment.the water seamed to
be
> steaming in form under the battery(l have the original box)
> This is where a brace bracket is welded on the car.On final exam on hoist
l
> found the seam had opened up letting water in the side fender cavity and
> when it filled it overfowed out under the batery. small amount of seam
> filler solved the problem.
>
> I have install a glass floor()lexan)in my car(got the idea from Dave Molen
> in Florida)
> and can keep a very close watch fo leaks at anytime now.
>
> I may have some good news for northern clum members in Oct, more on that
> later.
>
> 1st Amphicar criuse in was a flop as far as cars showing(only jeff and me)
> two other oweners showed up with out there cars , we had a good talk and
> lots of rides in cojuntion with the boat show.
> Over 320 show cars and rods lined the main street of Orillia.good 50s
dance
> etc.
>
> GORD SOUTER 62 white
> ORILLIA ONT>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2001 08:48:00 -0300
> From: Arnold Hite <ahite@Charleston.Net>
> Subject: checking for leaks
>
> Brian,
>
> I doubt water is coming in around the engine vents. I get a little
> water at the front hood seal but not enough to worry about much. The best
> way to tell where the water is coming from is to remove the rear seat and
> watch while you put the car in the water. The leak will probably be
> obvious, but even if you can't see the leak directly, you will see the
> direction water is flowing from. Other club members will suggest putting
a
> hose in the car while on land with plug in and checking for leaks
> underneath. I haven't found this as helpful but it is less trouble than
> removing the seat and driving to a ramp.
>
> Arnold Hite
> Johns Island, SC
>
> > Message: 4
> > Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2001 14:58:52 EDT
> > From: pfgbrian@aol.com
> > Subject: Water in the bilge
> >
> > Hello, I have a freshly restored Ampi. Went in and out of the water
twice,
> > and a total of maybe 5 minutes swimming. Got home, and found @ 1/2
gallon
> in
> > the bilge at the rear. Water was below drain plug level, and below bilge
> pump
> > level (I used a wet vac to get out). A little dampness in the hood aea,
> but
> > not enough to have gone down drain tube. Could it have entered rear
engine
> > cover vents-I went pretty slow going in- maybe 10mph. What is normal on
a
> > fresh resto with new everything? Areas to check? Love our new car, but
> just
> > trying to learn as I can! Thanks! Brian in CA
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2001 09:55:10 -0400
> From: "Mike" <m5076@interlynx.net>
> Subject: Unsubscribe m5076@interlynx.net from group
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> I have noticed there are constantly members asking to be removed from you
list.
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> I have personally tried to do this 4 times, following your directions
exactly, but still I receive e-mails.
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> Instead of trying to be a smart ass by suggesting we use duct tape on our
computers, maybe you should perfect your own e-mail system.
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> Dr. Michael Smith
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2001 12:29:51 EDT
> From: pfgbrian@aol.com
> Subject: Re: RE: [water leaks)
>
> Thanks for the input. We think most of the leaks are coming from under the
> hood area-lights, steering seal, bumber brackets, etc. Went out again for
20
> minutes and picked up @ 3+ gallons.
>
> In regards to the new floor, how thick do you recommend for the lexan. I
> wouldn't mind spending the money on that-is a great idea!!!
>
> Thanks!
> Brian in CA
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2001 12:58:16 EDT
> From: miabumpa@aol.com
> Subject: Re: coins
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> scott have not recived info for ordering coin please e-mail to me at
> miabumpa@aol.com so i can send $ thanks jay plum 67
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> Message: 6
> Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2001 15:27:04 -0700
> From: Allan Woodcock <awoodc@earthlink.net>
> Subject: Two Piece Metal Generator Fan/Pulley
>
> I have rounded up a few of these generator fan/pulley sets. They are
> cleaned and painted and they are used. I have removed tham from Truimph
> generators. The price is $45. Hugh has no pulleys and only a few fans.
> He won't sell the fans he has. The part number at Gordon's is
> 1-09-04b. I have posted photo's on my Ampicarbumpers.com page so anyone
> interested should take a look and see which of the two styles they
> want. I have two 67 'Amphi's and they each have a different generator
> in that the fan spacing from the generator housing is not the same.
> e-mail: awoodc@earthlink.net.
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> Allan Woodcock
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